What does the General Public Think Residents can Do?: Exploratory Research on Layperson's Perceptions of Residents' Clinical Competence
- VernacularTitle:研修医は何ができると思われているのだろうか―研修医の能力に対する非医療者の認識に関する探索的研究―
- Author:
Motoharu FUKUSHI
;
Ayumi TAKAYASHIKI
;
Maiko ONO
;
Shinji MATSUMURA
;
Junji OTAKI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
undergraduate medical education;
qualitative research;
focus-group interview;
laypersons
- From:Medical Education
2006;37(2):89-95
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
This study explored the general public's perception of the clinical competence of residents. Methods: Individual interviews of laypersons, medical students, and residents and focus-group interviews of residents were conducted. Results: Individual interviews revealed the belief that residents acquired various clinical skills immediately after passing the national examination for medical practitioners. These skills included: assessment of the need for referrals, on-call jobs for after-hours and emergency services, interpreting X-ray films, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, performing surgery for appendicitis, and treating bone fractures and joint dislocations. Focus-group interviews revealed differences between residents and laypersons in the perception of residents' clinical skills. These skills included: general knowledge of diseases and medications, guidance about lifestyle after discharge, physical examinations, explanation of treatment, diagnostic imaging, and knowledge of or expertise in other medical professions. Conclusion: Laypersons and medical personnel have different perceptions about the clinical competence of residents.
